"Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline, and endurance. They get a beautiful heart."
-Shinichi Suzuki
I'm spending my time directing younger siblings to classes, catching up on some reading in the spacious and sunlight-filled library, and submitting concert reviews to the newsletter which is circulated daily.
I'm beginning to type up a paragraph focused on this incredible childrens violin group from Singapore. I just observed these young performers today (they must all be under the age of ten!), and I must say that they are aptly named Joyful Strings. Their technique was incredible, they obviously have had a highly disciplined childhood. Being here is also getting me excited for my Suzuki teacher training which will start next summer! It's a neat side (or full-time) job that I hope to take with me throughout my life.
I'm loving this visit to Utah, last week was absolutely chock-full of fun. My one wish is that the weather would heat up a bit! I've been missing flip-flop season.
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Glad you are enjoying your time. But, know that you are missed here in hot humid Motown. :)
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